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SUMMARY:Maine Clean & Resilient Marina Course
DESCRIPTION:About the Course:\nLaunched in 2022\, AMI Training Institute’s newest training opportunity\, the Clean & Resilient Marina Course\, aims to certify operators in clean and green marina practices and environmental regulatory compliance. It is the first step in your marina becoming an AMI Accredited Clean and Resilient Marina facility through AMI’s Clean and Resilient Marina Program. The goal is to expand the number of marina operators who are recognized stewards of the environment and working to keep our waterways and shores pollution-free. \nThose who complete the 2½ day training will receive AMI’s Clean & Resilient Marina Professional certification\, announcing to their customers\, peers\, and regulators that they have met the requirements for operating an eco-friendly facility.In addition\, once certified\, Clean & Resilient Marina Professionals will be able to self-certify their facilities as AMI Clean & Resilient Marinas. Maine Marine Trades Association has accepted this national program as the industry program for Maine. \n\nCourse Highlights: \n\n\nSiting and design consideration for new and expanding marinas\nMarina maintenance\, facilities\, and habitat\nStormwater management\nVessel maintenance and repair\nPetroleum control and hazardous waste management\nSewage and gray water management\nWaste reduction\, disposal\, recycling\, and management\nMarina Management and Boater Education\nAquatic invasive species education and management\nIncreasing resilience – climate adaptation & sea level rise\n\nFor more information and link to registration on the AMI website \nFor questions\, please get in touch with AMI Staff at CleanMarina@MarinaAssociation.org.
URL:https://www.mainemarinetrades.com/event/maine-clean-resilient-marina-course/
LOCATION:The Landing School\, 286 River Road\, Arundel\, ME\, 04046
ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Marina Industries":MAILTO:CleanMarina@MarinaAssociation.org
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SUMMARY:MMTA Annual Meeting and Conference
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\n\nTime: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Maine Maritime Museum\, 243 Washington Street\, Bath\, ME 04530\n\n\n\nPlease join your fellow members for our annual meeting at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Your registration includes coffee\, snacks\, lunch\, presentations\, networking with exhibiting sponsors\, a chance to win a door prize drawing\, and access to the museum for the day. Thanks to our platinum sponsor Hamilton Marine\, we will draw two winners for a $50 Hamilton Marine gift card. \n\n\nRegistration: $50 per person\nNon-member rate $65 per person\nIncludes coffee\, snacks\, and lunch\nREGISTRATION LINK\nPlease register by November 27\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA OVERVIEW\n8:30 am – noon Coffee\, Speakers\, Networking Breaks\nnoon – 1:00 pm Lunch and MMTA updates and presentations\n\nStorm Recovery Resources -Natalie Springuel\nLithium-ion batteries: a game changer with significant limitations – Nigel Calder\nAny questions can be emailed to stacey@mainemarinetrades.com or call 207-773-8725\n\nThank you sponsors including
URL:https://www.mainemarinetrades.com/event/mmta-annual-meeting-and-conference/
LOCATION:Maine Maritime Museum\, 243 Washington Street\, ME\, 04530\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Marine Trades Association":MAILTO:stacey@mainemarinetrades.com
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SUMMARY:Waterfront First Aid & CPR/AED
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 12 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm \nTraining provided by Midcoast First Aid \n145 Main Street\, Thomaston \nSpecial MMTA member cost is $95 and certification is good for two years \nContact lindsey@midcoastfirstaid.com to register
URL:https://www.mainemarinetrades.com/event/waterfront-first-aid-cpr-aed/
LOCATION:Midcoast First Aid\, 145 Main Street\, Thomaston\, ME\, 04861\, United States
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SUMMARY:ABYC MARINE ENGINES & FUEL SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE in MMTA’s Google form and we will invoice you for the class.\n  \nSponsored by:  Maine Marine Trades Association  (Registration through MMTA not through ABYC)\nTraining provided by: ABYC\, American Boat and Yacht Council\n \nMARCH 4-6 in Bucksport\, ME \n\nFormat: In-person standards review and exam\nThis is a new certification since ABYC combined their Diesel and Gas Engine certifications. The Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification focuses on the ABYC Standards that apply to both gasoline and diesel-fuel engines\, and the systems they are connected to\, such as fuel\, electric\, drives\, and exhaust. Basic troubleshooting\, repair and maintenance of these various systems are also addressed.\n\nBasic engine operation and troubleshooting are addressed as well\, along with repair and maintenance of these various systems and the skills necessary for quality customer service and operational excellence. It is particularly suited for marine service professionals with at least 2 to 3 years of experience working with inboard\, outboard\, sterndrive\, and saildrive engines. Topics covered \nTuesday\, March 4  from 8:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nWednesday\, March 5 from 8:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nThursday\, March 6 from 8:30 pm – 4:00 pm (exam day) \n\nRegistration Deadline February 24 \n$985 for MMTA members\, MMA staff\, and MMA students\n$1200 for non-members\nUpon paid registration\, participants will be mailed the ABYC study guide.\n\n\nLocation:\nMaine Maritime Academy’s Center for Professional Mariner Development\n24 Mariner Way\nBucksport\, ME 04416\n\nAccommodations in Bucksport: Fort Knox Inn\nLess than one mile from the training center
URL:https://www.mainemarinetrades.com/event/abyc-marine-engines-fuel-systems-certification/
LOCATION:Maine Maritime Academy Center for Professional Mariner Development\, 24 Mariner Way\, Bucksport\, ME\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Marine Trades Association":MAILTO:stacey@mainemarinetrades.com
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SUMMARY:2025 MMTA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual meeting at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Registration includes coffee\, snacks\, lunch\, presentations\, networking with exhibiting sponsors\, a chance to win a door prize drawing\, and access to the museum for the day. Thanks to our platinum sponsor Hamilton Marine\, we will draw two winners for a $50 Hamilton Marine gift card. \nFriday\, December 5\, 2024\nTime: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Maine Maritime Museum\, 243 Washington Street\, Bath\, ME 04530 \nREGISTER HERE \n$50 per person\nNon-members $65 per person\nIncludes coffee\, snacks\, and lunch\nPlease register by December 1 \nSPONSOR FORM LINK Sponsor exhibit tables are still available and includes at least 2 registrations  \nAGENDA OVERVIEW (session descriptions below) \n8:30 am – 9:00 am       Coffee\, Networking \n9:00 am – 9:10 am       MMTA Welcome  \n9:10 am – 9:15 am       Marine Learning Project Overview – Kim Andersson\, EdD\, Superintendent of Wiscasset Schools \n9:15 am – 9:45 am       Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) – Alex Goodhile\, Account Executive\, United Insurance \n9:45 am – 9:55 am       Digital Switching – Scott McCatherin\, Yarmouth Boatyard \n9:55 am – 10:20 am      MMTA Updates and Business Meeting \n10:20 am – 10:50 am       Networking Break \n10:50 am – 11:15 am        Maine’s New Watercraft Warranty Reimbursement Law – Ben Ford\, Principal\, Archipelago Law \n11:15 am – 12:00 pm       Keynote: Changing Times in Boat Markets; Prepare to Stay Relevant for the Next Generation of Boaters – Matt Gruhn\, President of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm       Lunch\, Networking\, Door Prize Drawings (at 12:15) \nRegistration includes coffee\, snacks\, lunch\, presentations\, networking with exhibiting sponsors\, a chance to win a door prize drawing\, and access to the museum for the day. Thanks to our platinum sponsor Hamilton Marine\, we will draw two winners for a $50 Hamilton Marine gift card. Please note that we go with the flow\, our agenda may change slightly. \n  \nSESSION DESCRIPTIONS \nChanging Times in Boat Markets; Prepare to Stay Relevant for the Next Generation of Boaters – Matt Gruhn\, President of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) \nThe average age of boaters was around 40 in 2000. In 2024 the average age was 60. Matt Gruhn will talk about how the boating industry is on the horizon of transformation and in need of a wake-up call. Builders\, dealers\, brokers\, and all marine product and service providers are wise to start developing strategies to evolve with the changing markets. Matt will help Maine’s boating industry start to think about ways we can prepare for this evolution. Our session with Matt will take place just days ahead of MRAA’s Dealer Week in Tampa where many sessions will go into further aspects of this topic. We appreciate that Matt will be able to join us live\, but virtually\, and will have time for discussion with our attendees. This is an ideal session for business owners\, managers\, strategists\, entrepreneurs\, marketing team\, and anyone trying to support the boating industry. \nPaid Family Medical Leave (PFML) – Alex Goodhile\, Account Executive\, United Insurance \nMaine’s new PFML Program has already faced various servicing struggles and confusion regarding private plan qualifications. MMTA members from United Insurance will be presenting about: \n\nPrivate Plan Design & Eligibility\nClaims Processing & Administrative/Servicing Considerations\nWhat Businesses Need to Know Now (Heading into 2026 Benefit Period)\nCan Businesses Still Switch to a Private Plan at This Point? Risks & Fines\n\nMaine’s New Watercraft Warranty Reimbursement Law – Ben Ford\, Principal\, Archipelago Law \nBen Ford\, Principal at Archipelago Law\, LLP and former MMTA Board Member\, will present on MMTA’s significant legislative victory this year. Ben will explain how dealers and service yards can legally manage their warranty work under these new regulations and provide guidance on approaching manufacturers for appropriate reimbursements\, as well as how to address any pushback. \nTechnical 10 (minutes): Digital Switching Technology -Scott McCatherin\, Yarmouth Boatyard \nMMTA Board President\, Scott McCatherin\, will give a 10-minute presentation on digital switching technology and how it is becoming more prevalent for all types and sizes of watercraft. Digital interfacing for mechanical switches\, circuits\, and gauges helps boaters control and monitor everything from lights and appliances to alarms and horns –all from one screen. \nAny questions can be emailed to stacey@mainemarinetrades.com or call 207-773-8725.
URL:https://www.mainemarinetrades.com/event/2025-mmta-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Maine Maritime Museum\, 243 Washington Street\, ME\, 04530\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Marine Trades Association":MAILTO:stacey@mainemarinetrades.com
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SUMMARY:Crane and Rigging Training
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by:  Maine Marine Trades Association  and Project SailSafe\nTraining provided by: Burdick Training & Consulting Services\n\nDates: Monday-Wednesday\, January 25-27\, 2027\nTime: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (class will start at 8:30 am each morning\, and may end earlier than 4 pm depending on the needs of the class participants.\nLocation: Lyman-Morse • 84 Knox Street • Thomaston\, ME\n\n\nCrane Operator & Rigging Safety Course Description: Geared toward the crane operator and/or straddlelift operator instilling a better understanding of safe practices in rigging and hoisting. Also appropriate for direct supervisors and operator trainees\, this class will cover the following topics: \nOverview of Crane Operations 29CFR1910.179 \nLoad Capacities & Chart Interpretations/Reading \nCrane Accident Causes & Control \nSafe Rigging Practices & Applications 29CFR1910.184 \nRigging Accidents & Control \nInspection Practices for Cranes and Hoisting Gear \nCrane Safety Test \nBelow the Hook Rigging Test \nInstruction will include hand out materials\, films\, Power Point\, practice rigging. Ample time has been allotted for Q&A as well as breaks. Participants must bring a calculator to class as it will be necessary for the successful completion of the classwork. Participants who successfully complete the Crane Safety and Rigging Safety tests will be awarded three Certificates of Completion. \n1. Rough Terrain Crane Training Certificate \n2. Rigging Training Certificate \n3. Qualified Signalperson Certificate \n  \n\nREGISTRATION \nRegistration Form  HERE \n\n$485 for MMTA members\n$600 for non-members\nDue to expected demand\, registration is limited to 2 participants at first. We will add others to a waitlist if desired. MMTA members will be given priority in registration. Registration deadline January 20\n\nAbout the Instructor\nBob Burdick is a Professional Safety Consulting and Trainer with 35 years of experience as an Occupational Health & Safety professional in the General Industry and Construction field. He is retired from his role as a safety officer for FEMA MATF-1 in Massachusetts. He is certified NCCO crane instructor and a Master Rigger instructor. Bob is an active member of the safety industry serving on the Construction Safety Alliance of Maine as the founder and Vice Chair\, and the National Safety Council Conference Committee for Maine and Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.mainemarinetrades.com/event/crane-and-rigging-training/
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